K080917 · Innovative Bioceramix, Inc. · KIF · Apr 9, 2008 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K080917
Device Name
IROOT SP
Applicant
Innovative Bioceramix, Inc.
Product Code
KIF · Dental
Decision Date
Apr 9, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3820
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
Permanent obturation of the root canal following vital pulp-extirpation. Permanent obturation of the root canal following removal of infected or necrotic pulp and placement of intracanal dressings. iRoot SP is suitable for use in the single cone and lateral condensation technique.
Device Story
iRoot SP is a premixed, ready-to-use, injectable hydraulic cement paste for permanent root canal filling and sealing. Composed of calcium silicate, the material is insoluble, radiopaque, and aluminum-free; it requires moisture to set and harden. The device is supplied in a pre-loaded syringe with disposable intra-canal tips. Used by dentists in clinical settings, the sealer is applied during root canal procedures to fill the canal space. It does not shrink during setting, providing a stable seal that benefits the patient by preventing reinfection of the root canal system.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing evaluated physical-chemical properties including flow, working time, setting time, dimensional change, solubility, radiopacity, and film thickness. Biocompatibility testing confirmed the material is non-mutagenic and non-cytotoxic. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque, aluminum-free calcium silicate-based hydraulic cement paste. Premixed, injectable form factor. Requires water for setting/hardening. Non-shrinking. Supplied in pre-loaded syringe with disposable tips. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for permanent root canal obturation in patients requiring endodontic treatment following vital pulp-extirpation or removal of infected/necrotic pulp with intracanal dressings. Suitable for single cone and lateral condensation techniques.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A root canal filling resin is a device composed of material, such as methylmethacrylate, intended for use during endodontic therapy to fill the root canal of a tooth.
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INNOVATIVE BIOCERAMIX INC.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
APR - 9 2008
This summary of 510(k) is being submitted in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92
| SUBMITTER: | Innovative BioCeramix Inc.<br>1628 West 75th Avenue<br>Vancouver, BC<br>V6P 6G2<br>Canada<br>Tel: 604-221-6800 Fax: 604-677-6129 | |
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| CONTACT: | Dr. Quanzu Yang | |
| SUMMARY PREPARED: | January 18, 2008 | |
| TRADE NAME: | iRoot SP | |
| COMMON NAME: | Root Canal Sealer | |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Resin, Root Canal Filling (21 CFR 872.3820, Product Code: KIF) | |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | AH® Plus™ Root Canal Sealer<br>�<br>For specific chemical compositions:<br>BioAggregate<br>●<br>Apexit® Root Canal Sealer<br>Exactech Resorbable Bone Paste<br>●<br>MBCP Gel™<br>●<br>For delivery system:<br>Diapex® | (K960548)<br>(K063422)<br>(K893794)<br>(K020078)<br>(K060732)<br>(K033585) |
| DEVICE DESCRIPTION: | iRoot SP Root Canal Sealer (iRoot SP) is a convenient premixed ready-to-<br>use injectable white hydraulic cement paste developed for permanent root<br>canal filling and sealing applications. iRoot SP is an insoluble, radiopaque<br>and aluminum-free material based on a calcium silicate composition, which<br>requires the presence of water to set and harden. iRoot SP does not shrink<br>during setting and demonstrates excellent physical properties. iRoot SP is<br>packaged in a pre-loaded syringe and is supplied with disposable Intra Canal | |
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### INNOVATIVE BIOCERAMIX INC.
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#### INTENDED USE:
- . Permanent obturation of the root canal following vital pulp-extirpation
- Permanent obturation of the root canal following removal of infected or . necrotic pulp and placement of intracanal dressings.
iRoot SP is suitable for use in the single cone and lateral condensation technique.
#### TECHNOLOGICAL
CHARACTERISTICS: iRoot SP and AH® Plus™ Root Canal Sealer are available as radiopaque pastes essentially designated for the equivalent dental applications and have comparable physical properties, performance specifications and share a specific chemical component.
The principal composition of iRoot SP is based on BioAggregate. Additional predicate devices include: Apexit® Root Canal Sealer, Exactech Resorbable
Bone Paste and MBCP Gel", each contains specific chemical components that are equivalent to those found in iRoot SP, providing evidence that these chemical components are safe and effective for medical device use. Furthermore, iRoot SP and Diapex® have comparable delivery systems.
#### NON-CLINICAL TESTS PERFORMED:
iRoot SP has undergone extensive bench and biocompatibility testing to provide evidence that iRoot SP's physical-chemical properties are included: flow, working time, setting time, dimensional change following setting, solubility, radiopacity and film thickness.
Biocompatibility test results determined that iRoot SP is non-mutagenic and non-cytotoxic. Since iRoot SP's chemical composition is based on BioAggregate, the biocompatibility test data of BioAggregate provides biocompatibility evidence that iRoot SP does not cause an allergenic potential after multiple uses and has a good tolerance by subcutaneous tissue.
CONCLUSIONS: iRoot SP has the same indications for use, provides similar chemical, physical and biocompatible properties, and demonstrates comparable performance specifications to AH® Plus™ Root Canal Sealer. iRoot SP's main chemical composition is based on BioAggregate and the additional chemical components in iRoot SP's composition were found to be safe and effective in Apexit® Root Canal Sealer, Exactech Resorbable Bone Paste and MBCP Gel". In addition, iRoot SP has a comparable delivery system to Diapex . Therefore, it is concluded that iRoot SP is safe, effective and substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Public Health Service
APR - 9 2008
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Innovative BioCeramix Incorporated C/O Mr. Jay Y. Kogoma Responsible Third Party Official Intertek Testing Services NA, Incorporated 2307 East Aurora Road, Unit B7 Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Re: K080917
Trade/Device Name: iRoot SP Root Canal Sealer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3820 Regulation Name: Root Canal Filling Resin Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KIF Dated: March 31, 2008 Received: April 1, 2008
Dear Mr. Kogoma:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Sayle Y. Michael DMD
Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number (if Known):
K080917
Device Name:
Indications for Use:
iRoot SP Root Canal Sealer
- Permanent obturation of the root canal following vital pulp-◆ extirpation.
- Permanent obturation of the root canal following removal of . infected or necrotic pulp and placement of intracanal dressings.
iRoot SP is suitable for use in the single cone and lateral condensation technique.
イ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Qffice of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Susan Kunze
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control, Dental Devices
KOSCALT 510(k) Number:
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